Smugglers Cove or Brewers Bay ?

[2boyzmom]

Which is better for snorkeling and how much is a taxi ride each way from port?

[Denycejac26]

I would love to know the answer to this one as well.. hope bumping this up gets some attention.

By the map it looks like Smugglers Cove is all the way on the other end of the island so I am leary of how long that will take by taxi... I have heard that Smuggler's is the best for snorkeling though so that is a big draw for me.

 

Thanks for any info!

Denyce

[Skooby]

The snorkeling is much better at Brewers Bay. Snorkel on the left side along the rocky coast. The reef at Smugglers Cove is pretty much destroyed; it is at the far west end of the island and the road to get there is unpaved.

[2boyzmom]

Finally someone answered :) Thank You!!!

[caribbean2000]

...take a snorkeling/catamaran sailing excursion with Patouche out of Road Town (http://www.patouche.com). It was $90 per person, including a great lunch, snacks, drinks and equipment if you don't have your own, for 6 hours. We went a month ago off the Star Princess (we booked it ourselves, not through the cruise line) - absolutely FANTASTIC snorkeling at a couple of islands (NOT at the Baths, which can get crowded) - the best we've ever experienced. If you're into snorkeling and want to go on a reasonably priced trip with a friendly, professional crew, check them out. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! You'll love it!

If you go, tell Julie that Gene and Kathy from Massachusetts say "hi"!!

[Gingee]

So which beach is the closest (afraid to go too far from ship)? Also, I would like a beach that you can walk a little ways on.

[Skooby]

Brewers Bay is much closer to the Roadtown Cruise Ship Dock. Smugglers Cove is way down on the west end of Tortola. You can get to Brewers in about 10 minutes, Smugglers will take about 45 minutes.

 

Link to map of Tortola:

http://www.skyviews.com/bvi/tortola/map.html

[Gingee]

So Brewer's Bay is closer to the cruise port? Is it pretty? Now which is the one that is suppose to have clear water?

[Skooby]

Brewers Bay is a large beautiful beach and the snorkeling is the best you will find on a Tortola beach. As far as the 'clear' water goes, that must be White Bay on Jost Van Dyke but the snorkeling isn't anything like the western side of Brewers.

 

[Gingee]

Well Brewer's bay it may be. Does it cost?

[jctraveller]

it cost us $6 per person each way to Brewer's Bay - takes about 15 -20 mins - depending on the strength of the taxi engine and how many people the taxi is hauling around the hilly bends!! Lots of trees for shade, small restaurant for washrooms and renting chairs(if needed - we just used our towels). A little piece of paradise on Tortola. Enjoy!:)

[djvand]

Is the water at brewer's bay clear?